A Corpus of 21st Century Scots Texts

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The word 'Â’'

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Use in varieties of Scots

Dialect map - Usage over time
Â’Occurrences normalised per million wordsOccurrencesAuthors
Total Corpus5.7198
ORK - Orkney 29.8 3 1
SHD - Shetland
TON - Tonge
NNB - North Northern B (Caithness)
NNA - North Northern A (Black Isle)
MNA - Mid Northern A 9.8 3 2
MNB - Mid Northern B
SNO - South Northern
ABN - Aberdeen
DOR - General Northern
NEC - North East Central
SEC - (South) East Central
WCE - West Central 4.4 1 1
DUN - Dundee
EDN - Edinburgh
GLA - Glasgow
AYR - Ayrshire
LAL - General Central 11.8 9 2
SEA - South East (Borders)
SWE - South West (Galloway)
DUL - Donegal (East Donegal)
WUL - West Ulster (Letterkenny / L'Derry)
CUL - Coleraine Ulster (North Antrim)
BUL - Ballymena Ulster (Mid Antrim)
SUL - South Antrim (Between Sixmilewater and Belfast)
BEL - Eastern Ulster (Belfast)
PUL - Peninsular Ulster (Ards)
EUL - East Antrim (Larne) 65.7 2 1
GUL - General Ulster 10 1 1
SYN - Synthetic (no region)

Occurrences of Â’ in Corpus

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Orkney

@johnkmitchinson tweeted
r different situations. ‘That’s slang!’ disno mean hid isno (2020) twitter link
meadowgreen_ @Historic_Ally Ah’m cheust heard hid noo. “Is h (2019) twitter link
s maybe peculiar to Orkney? ItÂ’s Closs in Shetland. Off the p (2020) twitter link
@Lenniesaurus The idea that it’s ‘slang’ and so can’t be a (2021) twitter link
@Lenniesaurus Waahey! ?? AhÂ’m bin waitan fir this! (2021) twitter link
and 13 other occurrences.

Shetland

@Julie_Dennison tweeted
hese bairns in da lights and I’m thinking “How ir dey in her (2018) twitter link
iv ta be more assertive as youÂ’d lik ta be on da road ?? (2019) twitter link
Can tell itÂ’s been a knitting day daday, g (2019) twitter link
WhitÂ’s dis aboot Phil an Aly no pla (2019) twitter link
Just fun oot datÂ’s dirÂ’s a street caad Dennison Road (2020) twitter link
and 22 other occurrences.

@HazelTindall tweeted
er Forgot Craig wiz in da jarlÂ’s squad(2020)
iption o föshinless is whit I’d caa vyndless. My favourite w(2020)
aetlan_rose @helenmoncrieff ItÂ’s fine ta hae peerie things ta(2020)
@ShetlandLibrary IÂ’m blyde ta gyit hom deliveries(2020)

@helenmoncrieff tweeted
, showing you some of ShetlandÂ’s accessible walks for all! ??(2020)

@shaetlan_rose tweeted
nd of troll/fairy hybrid. TheyÂ’re said to be short, grotesque(2019)
of course @PolygonBooks. HereÂ’s how IÂ’m been celebrating da(2020)
dee whar someen is fae :-) itÂ’s dat fine du his a copy o his(2020)
_amygear_ @PublicRatter Yes! IÂ’ve also heard Alfie say “deyÂ(2018)
HereÂ’s a few poems from Moder Dy on(2019)
and 12 other occurrences.

@RedValkyrie84 tweeted
ack 2 legs. Ok. Dead spider. IÂ’ll joost hoover hit up. Came a (2018) twitter link
a wk searchin for @Marisha_RayÂ’s pineapple straw cup online t (2020) twitter link
ng. Except im at da pool for VÂ’s swimmin lesson #BeingAParent (2019) twitter link
I feel aboot it. On wan hand IÂ’m proud as shos in we no issue (2019) twitter link
I ken its a poor excuse but heÂ’s been braaly stressed oot we (2021) twitter link
and 21 other occurrences.

Mid Northern A

@DoricPhrases tweeted
ep Calm and carry on – wouldn’t that look better on those po(2014)
Big thanks tae aabody faÂ’s submitted new Doric wirdies:(2014)
Winnie tae The Dons, yer deeÂ’in Aiberdeen City prood ma loo(2014)
WeÂ’ve nae Doric words or phrases (2014)
ee http://t.co/SK36eSzfUb – I’m such a bonnie loon, ma wifie(2014)
and 233 other occurrences.

@FaeFoggie tweeted
t a photie on yir page and letÂ’s look at these. Heres mine ee(2020)

@JamieFairbairn1 tweeted
And fegs, there is nae door oÂ’t, It warbles juist as canty c (2020) twitter link
ary schuil - nae ither buddieÂ’ll dee that. Mony thanks! #lai (2020) twitter link
wurly shock, And the saut windÂ’s angry sowff. And here he hun (2020) twitter link
en. Have you spoken to Steph OÂ’Reilly, she is the new Social (2020) twitter link
en the flax in bloom, For theyÂ’re aye cooped up in houses whe (2020) twitter link
and 17 other occurrences.

Aberdeen

@Woodside Wullie tweeted
lowed by a cough fae the bairnÂ’s mither? (2021) twitter link
ieson Why does the few hair heÂ’s got left on his heid settle (2021) twitter link
@MissWendyWood Correct. YonÂ’s nae a quine. YonÂ’s a loon. (2021) twitter link

General Northern

@sovereigndaisy tweeted
@tompeck @markrowantree TomÂ’s from London, thinks heÂ’s an(2019)
, smoked paprika mayonnaise, IÂ’ve roasted fennel etc. etc. Ha(2019)
@wearetidelines Nae jealous atÂ’a(2019)
g keepin the heid! Some days IÂ’m hingin oot, hae tae wak awa (2019)
ies @PeterNicoll8 Aye. True. IÂ’ve got glaisÂ’s envy noo. Need(2019)
and 7 other occurrences.

@Doric_Bananaman tweeted
raigWLevein VAR, huh, aye, FitÂ’s it guid fer, Absolutely bugg(2018)
@AberdeenFC Balloon DÂ’oor min!!!(2018)
has hit the net mair times thÂ’n @piemancharlie wiÂ’ a #PornH(2018)
@AberdeenFC Thon loons golaÂ’s are gie sparklinÂ’ like, wha(2020)
enFC @MrGunny1963 @jamlang22 A’tween the pair o ‘ thum thiv (2019)
and 33 other occurrences.

@72redz1903 tweeted
ought up watching ‘70s mannie’s fitba (2023) twitter link
Drysdale @KeithC_NFL I feel heÂ’s tried too hard tae deliver t (2023) twitter link
@AFCHereWeGo LetÂ’s just say IÂ’ve seen them given - see V Hi (2023) twitter link
l the same question, but, they’ll be ringing me fit £14.99 o (2023) twitter link
nk fan it comes tae Barron, heÂ’s nae kicked on this season bu (2023) twitter link
and 172 other occurrences.

@_DawnLeslie tweeted
@OorVyce Spikkin as someone faÂ’s jist at the tail-eyne o a Ph(2020)
er bio. In the North East, youÂ’re either a quine or a (2020)
has the ‘erse’ part then it’s maybe less likely to come fr(2020)
@Historic_Ally Oh well, thatÂ’s killed ony ambitions I had a(2020)
caught up with @Historic_AllyÂ’s #RebelTongue. Plenty for fol(2020)
and 20 other occurrences.

@Franwella tweeted
ae a couple o’ brakdoons. Wid’v rethered th telt ma ‘at at (2020)
operator went tae find oot fitÂ’s happeninÂ’ we ma order? Susp(2020)
Hope cooncilors, MSPÂ’s, MPÂ’s, papers n onybÂ’dy pittinÂ’ (2020)
n water in th burn clearer n IÂ’ve heard in years. Fir some re(2020)
n gift bags ????. I pretend itÂ’s cause theyÂ’re better fir th(2018)
and 26 other occurrences.

@fittiecrooners tweeted
the prices o a nip? She says iÂ’m like an archaeologist! Fit y(2016)
e nip in tae the Fittie Bar. IÂ’ve a bet on wee Bert you will(2016)
FitÂ’s we yon charities post bags t(2016)
robingalloway Aye, fit like. IÂ’m planning a special birthday (2016)
ld the day so stuck on a pan oÂ’home made broth wee ma special(2017)
and 56 other occurrences.

(South) East Central

@DavidJWood2 tweeted
n sense a weegie a mile aff. IÂ’d say Yir a bit Scot and Brito(2020)
aces to buy during lockdown. IÂ’d sell up and go, but IÂ’ve st(2020)
gSPAIN2 Toast and banana. WhatÂ’s no tae like ????(2020)
,bean and tattie pie ??. ThereÂ’s no a thing we dinnae put in (2020)
@SkyeWolf84 Aye, but youÂ’re cat doesnae bark and jump o(2020)
and 101 other occurrences.

@ricky_ballboy tweeted
ae. Each tae thir ain – an it’s mebbe no the way it ocht tae (2020) twitter link
@RobertsonDawn3 ItÂ’s coming yet, for a that ??(2020)
resjournal isnae messin. ThareÂ’s a haip o gallus screivers an (2020) twitter link
Tae be clear, whit AÂ’m saein is, abodieÂ’s onlie ex(2019)
ThereÂ’s a fair wheen o guid readin i(2020)

West Central

@MizLiot tweeted
ae an then taen for a fool. ItÂ’s no oan. An this has been gau (2021) twitter link
Richt folks, hereÂ’s the hing aboot the replies I (2021) twitter link
rus Dépends on context. If ye’re being affectionate, friendl (2021) twitter link
nnae stand wi thae ‘women won’t wheesht’ clowns an I’m emb (2021) twitter link
@DrBrooski @Rogue_74 IÂ’m no policing women, I just di (2021) twitter link
and 24 other occurrences.

Dundee

@d_anderson878 tweeted
t a photie on yir page and letÂ’s look at these. Heres mine ee(2020)

Glasgow

@johnstone_shane tweeted
a the Kerouac ee roll - “Wha’s yir influences?” “Kerouac (2018) twitter link
y wi Arkbound Publishing. TheyÂ’re working on inclusion in the (2020) twitter link
Scotsman today about what theyÂ’re up to in Scotland. My buik (2020) twitter link
Christmas is comin. Also if yeÂ’ve no read it A screived a bui (2020) twitter link
Christmas is comin. Also if yeÂ’ve no read it A screived a bui (2020) twitter link

General Central

@alistairdunn tweeted
Mum phoned ma work to see if IÂ’d heard fae ye, although she Â(2019)

@Cobradile94 tweeted
GÂ’on yersels, B&N. Juist needin (2020)
AÂ’ll need tae temporarily cease (2017)
Tengist GD 2.0 is gaunÂ’ae hiv tae be delayedÂ… again.(2017)
Tengist GD 2.0 is gaunÂ’ae hiv tae be delayedÂ… again.(2017)
nna expect a lot fae this week’s blogs. https://t.co/rMV0ujq(2018)
and 8 other occurrences.

@FaetheRye tweeted
n thats ok as long as yer heidÂ’s in richt place. (No not Heid (2022) twitter link

@ionafyfe tweeted
@andrewscorgie ItÂ’s gane!(2020)
@ashdouglasscot ItÂ’s aa ower bonnie tae eat.(2020)
@behindthefolk ThatÂ’s richt(2020)
cas_Mac @OorVyce Absolutely. IÂ’m affa excited for tae host th(2020)
Have a keek at @Historic_AllyÂ’s Blether wi @_DawnLeslie noo.(2020)
and 17 other occurrences.

@jack_capener tweeted
"Scots belangs tae us aw. LatÂ’s no hae ony mair gatekeepers,(2018)

@jamieonkeys tweeted
s Folk, Cucumber/Banana and ItÂ’s a Sin are the only anes IÂ’m(2021)

@iainnicol tweeted
@Agedgoth62 Ach, thatÂ’s a shame. Hope yeÂ’re dischai(2020)
rily hae that pouer, sae whaurÂ’s that kidney?(2020)
@d_anderson878 YeÂ’v juist got tae find humour in(2020)
@Douglas4Moray YeÂ’re wantin tae *create* the cra(2020)
@erin_perrin Four men? ThonÂ’s a mickle fridge!(2020)
and 8 other occurrences.

@IshbelMcF tweeted
@DrMDempster @d_anderson878 Ye’d no tell atween: ‘ye ken her(2018)
mair confidence in speakin. AÂ’m gey gled thae hings is noo l(2018)
in his mind, even if he doesnÂ’t use iy just now. It is a wor(2019)
Ma talk is the morn. ItÂ’s gonnae be braw. Fir a stert (2019)
s how they say ‘cone’, so it’s reinterprete(2018)
and 19 other occurrences.

@MartinBroon tweeted
418 Oan that evidence alone, AÂ’d say luck, the bad kind, wuz (2019)
n the pulse there Micky ??. YeÂ’ve sussed Us oot! ????????????(2020)
cover over the“I”?Cause they’re intae the next round,probab(2020)
royFTOF @ginboyjoe A think sheÂ’s mair worried aboot gettin se(2020)
celebrations,then, BOOM!?? SheÂ’s @TomLang05 ????2nd biggest f(2020)
and 73 other occurrences.

@Angela1Sinclair tweeted
@cal_ann Good morning. IÂ’ve been oot in ma goonie tryin(2020)
“tell Andrew his auntie BessieÂ’s cousinÂ’s neighbourÂ’s son, (2020)
Fe08597331 Aww, cheers pal. ItÂ’s me thatÂ’s a greedy bugger w(2020)
e proud. If emdy upsets ye, ahÂ’ll gie thum whit fur.(2020)
@Dougmcg1 IÂ’ve been up all night trying ta(2020)
and 15 other occurrences.

@billykayscot tweeted
ie day, they pledged ilk ither’s love” Aw the best tae the b(2020)
ckpea recipe fae @christinehoyÂ’s praisent lang syne #cooganru(2020)
now minds me o Hugh McIlvanneyÂ’s quote about the Scottish fit(2020)
tang - perfect when ye ken yeÂ’re ane o the elect & unco guid(2020)
After Botham and MoneÂ’s elevation, it wouldnae surpr(2020)
and 96 other occurrences.

@fairpechtoot tweeted
Think IÂ’ll get ma weans tae scrieve a (2017)
ykayscot @bellacaledonia  'It’s as if somebody’s wrote it d(2016)
ists in the central belt! ‘HeÂ’s aye bummin hissel upÂ’ and Â(2018)
ly bampots will girn about BBCÂ’s poetic delight | Kevin McKen(2017)
@stewartbremner AhÂ’d shoogle a wean to soothe the(2018)
and 1 other occurrences.

@raiphsays tweeted
hrisMcEleny @Clare_Scotland ItÂ’s tae dae wae PPE.(2020)
e wis capable a learnin fae heÂ’s mistakes! Nae Tory ever cin!(2020)
@goanabootbiddy HeÂ’s gonnae dae it!!(2020)
online learnin lik universityÂ’s dae.(2020)
orrellEsq He he! A dae ma hameÂ’ldaeme taps! :D a dae a planes(2020)
and 9 other occurrences.

@GMacminto tweeted
misStane Guid forder tae ye. AÂ’m howpin yeÂ’ll come guid spee (2022) twitter link
@billykayscot PutinÂ’s fairlie a balloon. HereÂ’s h (2022) twitter link
@ScotsDictionars Braw wark. AÂ’m howpin weÂ’ll can see the hi (2022) twitter link

@rattlecans tweeted
Mas and Das were terrified weÂ’d play with the caunles. Or tr (2022) twitter link

@weenell3 tweeted
@BenMcGowan_ A nodÂ’s as guid as a wink tae a blin (2022) twitter link

@LairnScots tweeted
tivities oan 'Wandering Willie’s tale' an ‘Thrawn Janet’ fa (2021) twitter link
Tak tent or itÂ’s tint https://t.co/RdvCTkCPTT (2020) twitter link
h and Polish, ‘My mum says it’s, like, my first language now (2019) twitter link
ASLSÂ’s Teaching notes oan TallyÂ’s (2019) twitter link
The Scots Language CentreÂ’s Lairnin games oan TallyÂ’s B (2019) twitter link
and 5 other occurrences.

@LowEndJardo tweeted
IÂ’ve seen a lot ae folk talking (2021) twitter link
y the football wae ma pals, itÂ’s all I couldÂ’ve asked for wa (2021) twitter link
ae supporting motherwell all IÂ’ve known is shear disappointme (2021) twitter link
ThereÂ’s 18 month between me n meg la (2021) twitter link
Tell yeÂ’s folks, won a watch wae ma ne (2021) twitter link
and 9 other occurrences.

South East (Borders)

@jamie_ginger tweeted
Its shite when the wifeÂ’s birthday faws at the common (2019)

@officialAliRed tweeted
Hawickfloodgrp @HawickFPS ThatÂ’s some compromise! All the Haw(2020)
this afternoon with Mrs SmithÂ’s wonderfully inquisitive P3 c(2019)
m these past five years but itÂ’s been a privilege. Will aye r(2019)
” in the company o Teries! Ah’m trilingual, ken? ?? An oo’r(2019)
Ballys visited the new CoulterÂ’s Candy sculptures in Gala ear(2019)
and 19 other occurrences.

@MartyMacMurtrie tweeted
In NÂ’hberland and CÂ’land even Teeside, a dinnae co(2020)
ThatÂ’s champion of ye dae yer resea(2020)
e within affected them, yet itÂ’s me facing the music! Since t (2021) twitter link
at era! Until tae this day! ItÂ’s only chance, we keep oor eye(2020)
st language, unfortunately. It’s actually sae called “Britis(2020)
and 61 other occurrences.

West Ulster (Letterkenny / L'Derry)

@fairfaaye tweeted
‘Ye may jaist thole tae it’s better’. This enigmatic Mid(2020)
t means ‘delighted’ i.e. ‘I’m all lurred’ (I'm delighted)(2020)
hon day would founther yeÂ’, IÂ’m founthered wi tha caulÂ’ or (2020)
hen every day is a bad day you’re probably just “crabbit”. (2020)

East Antrim (Larne)

@Angelinekking tweeted
We didnae get blootered, so weÂ’ll no be hanging like a weekÂ’(2020)
every good book for weans, youÂ’ll find something to capture t(2020)
oot a book befare schedule! YeÂ’d think she could hauld her wh(2020)
f ye havenae got a penny, a haÂ’penny will do. If ye havenae g(2019)
ps Boysadear, sez I tae ye, itÂ’s gei an hard tae aye be waatc(2020)
and 11 other occurrences.

General Ulster

@OrangRuth tweeted
Yeeoooooooo.! Me love flegs. IÂ’m away doon to Suns of Ulster.(2020)
ItÂ’s a disgrace. Thon hair needs (2018)
@5intheface ThatÂ’s them LynnÂ’s brae crew fleecinÂ’ off blan(2021)

@HurchinHome tweeted
;Charlie Reynolds. 'Mae MitherÂ’s Tunge'. Hugh Porter 'The Mus(2015)

@MarkThompStuff tweeted
it Hi all - here is WG LyttleÂ’s stout defence of the genre, (2020)
its more than a programme, itÂ’s a statement of intent, and t(2020)
ement weather or when I couldn’t borrow the car - “weel, ye(2020)
t :) craa crouse! I think thatÂ’s a fine version Alex(2020)
My dad’s advice this morning is “din(2020)
and 8 other occurrences.

@Rosehill_girl tweeted
@lexiprice17 HeÂ’s an eejit - but heÂ’s my eej(2020)
@HelenMcclements I canÂ’t wait to visit again! May hav(2020)
@UlsterScotsAgen Thank you! IÂ’m so excited by this wonderful (2020) twitter link
Ma hairtÂ’s wechtie thenicht. A mighty v (2021) twitter link
making a list of everyone whoÂ’d been in the original posts! (2021) twitter link
and 5 other occurrences.